Plyometric Box: Fitness or Furniture

Most of us know how effective the Plyometric box can be for increasing ones explosive power, speed, muscle endurance and over-all muscle potential. But did you know it could also be used as a very useful piece of furniture! Ok guys joking aside and hoping it doesn’t get to that, as you would be really doing it an injustice.

Even though the humble Plyo box is pretty simple in design it is incredibly dynamic in its ability to help improve performance of not only professional sports persons but also the every day fitness enthusiast.

Just a few of the many benefits that can be gained from plyometric exercises are:

1. Track and field competitors can increase speed, jumping, throwing and punching power by incorporating plyometric exercises in their training program.

2. One of the best ways to increase muscle power in the legs is to use plyometric exercises to maximize your muscle potential.

3. Athletes wanting to peak for an event will often use plyometric exercises to intensify their energy and increase stamina. Plyometric exercises improve speed, muscular endurance and so explosive power.

4. The most effective way to burn calories is by moving your largest muscle group, that being your legs. So by including plyometric box exercises in your weight loss program you will greatly increase your ability to burn calories fast.

Do not under estimate this simple exercise tool, give it a try and I’m sure you will be surprised how effective it is.